From stigmatization and neurodiversity to ADHD hype in social media and unmet needs of patients
17th International conference on ADHD. Diagnosing mental disorders such as ADHD is connected with the risk of stigmatization and many of our patients experience this in their daily lives. The concept of neurodiversity, which has gained significance in the last decade, can also be considered as a response to negative social and self-perceptions of ADHD. In recent years, self-diagnoses on social media platforms such as TikTok have become more popular, with individuals openly identifying themselves as being affected by ADHD and increasingly finding positive aspects attached to this condition. At this year’s conference, we aim to shed light on the tension between stigmatization, neurodiversity, and positively connotated self-diagnoses. Furthermore, we want to discuss recent studies that take a closer look at the unmet needs of patients with ADHD and engage in an accompanying dialogue with you. Finally, we will address the question of whether such unmet needs can be at least partially satisfied by recent digital developments in the assessment and treatment of ADHD.
